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Chicago Wolves Hockey Game agaist the Milwaukee Admirals. ... Read More

Southwest Branch General Meeting   30th Anniversary1980 - 201012:00 pm@Hero's West 1530 Commerce LaneJoliet, IL 60431The Southwest Branch meeting on March 3rd will be on the "Build Will" program. Given by Mr. Bruce Gould PE - the County Engineer for Will County. ... Read More

Is your infrastructure in need of repair? Do you need money to be able to afford more projects?Have you ever considered applying for a grant but were not sure what to do?Come to the Grant Availability Seminar held by the APWA Lake Branch.  Find out how grants work and what is available.Presented by local professionals and featuring representatives from Lake County DOTLake County SMCIllinois Environmental Protection AgencyGrants Discusse ... Read More

This is the regularly scheduled monthly meeting of the Suburban Branch Executive Committee. ... Read More

Please join us as we recognize some of the outstanding projects and achievements that have been completed in the field of public works during the past year. ... Read More

Join us as the Fox Valley and Suburban Branches get together for the annual joint meeting. A presentation on Damage Prevention in Design and Planning through the use of Subsurface Utility Engineering (SUE) will follow the luncheon. ... Read More

Southwest Branch General Meeting 30th Anniversary1980 - 201012:00 pm@Hero's West 1530 Commerce LaneJoliet, IL 60431 ... Read More

Dear Member,Join us on Thursday, January 28, 2009 to hear Mr. JefferySriver, Program Director for Chicago Region EnvironmentalAnd Transportation Efficiency (CREATE) provide an update onCREATE's progress through 2009 and 2010 work opportunityoutlook including professional engineering assignments andconstruction projects going out to bid..In October 2009 Jeffrey Sriver joined the Chicago Departmentof Transportation as CREATE Program Dire ... Read More

The Suburban Branch of the APWA cordially invites you to attend ourannual Awards Luncheon to recognize excellence in completed publicworks projects and alliances between Municipalities, Consultants andContractors. ... Read More

Monthly Branch Luncheon. Speaker will be from SWALCO and will discuss new laws, effective January 1, 2010, that affect Public Works Operations ... Read More

APWA City Branch Holiday Luncheon ... Read More

Join us to recognize some of the outstanding personnel in the Fox Valley Branch along with some of the outstanding projects being accomplished in public works by our membership. ... Read More

2010 Awards Competition - Call for EntriesClick here for all the forms. ... Read More

Lake Branch December Holiday Luncheon ... Read More

Fox Valley Branch of the Chicago Chapter of APWA is partnering with the Underground Contractors Association (UCA) to organize a one-day course on pipe bursting. Live demonstrations of static and pneumatic pipe bursting, radar locating and hydroexcavation. 4 PDH's for Professional Engineers.Details: • Introduction & History of Pipe Bursting• Utility Locating & Marking• Subsurface Utility Engineering• Applicab ... Read More

Join us for the annual meeting, holiday party and officer elections.  This is the event of the year - not to be missed!  ... Read More

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Holiday Party!Annual Holiday Party – voted the best in the region 8 years running. Door Prizes, 50/50 water for people raffle, (2) television raffles, and much more.SPECIAL NOTE: We will be collecting unwrapped toys for the toys-for-tots program or monetary donations at this meeting. Please remember the reason for the season.  ... Read More

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Details to be provided soon.Meeting Agenda1.  Call to Order2.  Self-Introductions3.  Lunch4.  Presentation5.  Raffle6.  Upcoming Items/Events of Importance7.  Adjournment ... Read More

This one day training will allow attendees to better understand the role of Public Works in Emergency Management – and what resources are available for preparing for the next disaster. ... Read More

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APWA City Branch Fall LuncheonPat HarneyDeputy Chief of StaffCity of Chicago ... Read More

Reservations: Phone, fax or email your reservation by noon, Friday, October 23, 2009 to Tracy Fessler at the Village of Wauconda, phone (847) 526-9610, fax (847) 487-8029 or email tfessler@wauconda-il.gov. Please make checks payable to “APWA Lake Branch”. Program: Chicago Bears-Soldier Field GroundsKen Mrock, Head Groundskeeper for the Chicago Bears, will be speaking on the renovation of Soldier Field and Athletic Faci ... Read More

The purpose of the annual meeting is to better educate our members to prepare for emergency response, to coordinate and communicate among multi-disciplines, and to share lessons learned. ... Read More

2009 Snow and Ice ConferenceDiscussion on the latest snow and ice control techniques. ... Read More

2009 Snow & Ice Conference ... Read More

Fox Valley Branch of the Chicago Chapter of APWA is organizing a one-day course on floodplain management. 6 PDH's • Wisconsin Floods 2008 – Lake Delton failure and rehabilitationThe following will be discussed:Managing rainfall runoff in urban and urbanizing watersheds with case studies in Burlington (IL), Carpentersville (IL) and Lake Mastodon Watershed in Aurora (IL)Flood Plain Study – West Branch of ... Read More

Fox Valley Branch of the Chicago Chapter of APWA is organizing a one-day course on floodplain management. 6 PDH's for Professional Engineers. Looking into CEC's for Certified Floodplain Managers. ... Read More

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LED Lighting OptionsPresentation on the pros and cons of LED, Induction and CMH lighting and related control systems. The government grants that are available. ... Read More

Recognizing the importance of promoting the advancement of public works among persons professionally involved in the delivery of public works infrastructure and services, the Illinois Chapter of the American Public Works Association and the Chicago Metropolitan Chapter of the American Public Works Association formed a partnership to develop and promote educational and technical opportunities for their members. The joint venture began in 2002 when ... Read More

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Less Salt, Less Money, Enough Said.Hosted by APWA Chicago Metro Chapter and the DuPage River Salt Creek Workgroup, sponsored by the DuPage County Division of Stormwater Management. ... Read More

Lab Technician Roundtable and Seminar – Sponsored by APWA Lake BranchObtaining reliable, reproducible and valid data from analysis of wastewater is vital for treatmentfacilities to operate at peak performance. Unfortunately, deciphering the testing methods asdetailed in Standard Methods can be difficult. This seminar, intended for those working in thefield of wastewater lab testing, will address the fundamentals of laboratory analysis. Part ... Read More

The Chicago Metro Chapter will be dining at:Ohio StatehouseBroad and High StreetsColumbus, Ohiowww.ohiostatehouse.org Saturday, September 12, 2009 Cocktail Reception 6:00 p.m. Capital RotundaPrivate Dinner 7:00 p.m. Capital Atrium Complimentary tours of the capital will be available beginning at 5:30 p.m. and continuing throughout the reception Suggested Dress is Business Casual Dinner Selections include Chicken and Beef ... Read More

The Suburban Branch Cordially invites you to attend our annual Scholarship Fundraiser GOLF OUTING.Golf and Dinner - $110Golf only - $80Dinner only - $30Hole Sponsor - $150Sponsor Special - $550 (includes Hole Sponsor, Foursome Golf  and Dinner)Lunch Sponsor - $600Dinner Sponsor - $1,200All proceeds benefit the Suburban Branch Scholarship Fund ... Read More

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This is a one day local teaser session of the Illinois Public Service Institute (IPSI) annually held in October.  We have brought the reknown facilitator – Lew Bender will be speaking of the recent changes in the workplaces due to the change in the economy and will be offering solutions for building stronger teams that are capable of surviving and even thriving in these hard times. ... Read More

Details to be provided soon.Meeting Agenda1.  Call to Order2.  Self-Introductions3.  Lunch4.  Presentation5.  Raffle6.  Upcoming Items/Events of Importance7.  Adjournment ... Read More

On Saturday night, August 15th Come Out to a Baseball Game. Sorry - this event is cancelled. ... Read More

Golf season is here and with it, the promise of an other absolutely incredible fun time in scenic, Huntley, IL at the Fox Valley APWA Golf Outing and Steak Fry.  Join your colleagues, business partners and friends at the Pinecrest Country Club in Huntley, IL  as we swing our clubs to benefit the Fox Valley APWA Scholarship Fund.This year's event will again have a scramble start and be followed by a delicious steak cook-out-style lunc ... Read More

The Lake Branch of the Chicago Metro Chapter APWA invites you to join us for our Annual Golf Tournamenton Thursday, July 16, 2009 at the Midlane Country Clubin Wadsworth, ILShotgun Start • Buffet LuncheonAll event proceeds will benefit the Lake Branch Scholarahip ProgramTee Time: 7:30 a.m.Cost: $480 Foursome: golf, cart, lunch$120 Individual:  golf, cart, lunch$75:  golf, cart only$50 - lunch onlySponsorship Opportunities:$200 Par Spons ... Read More

Our guest speaker will be Scott Eshleman with the Engineers without Borders.  He will brief us on the bridge project they worked on in Guatemala.Lunch will be buffet-style.  Please make reservations by noon on Tuesday, July 7, 2009. ... Read More

The Southwest Branch is once again hosting it's Annual Golf Outing to replenish the Southwest Branch Sholarship Fund.Back by popular demand are prizes for Closest to the Pin, Longest Drive, Longest Putt, Designated Driver, Straightest Drive, Didn't Drive, Can't Drive, 4-Some Prizes and Beat the Architect.  Registration is limited to 144 golfers and there will be no overflow this year!  Sponsorship packages are available. When:& ... Read More

APWA - CHICAGO METRO CHAPTER  TOP TEN PUBLIC WORKS LEADER OF THE YEAR AWARD LUNCHEON The Chicago Metropolitan Chapter recognizes NABI FAKRODDINSenior Project Engineer HNTB / Toll Highway Authorityto register:  Download the registration form listed below, or contact Joe Fennell ... Read More

The Suburban Branch of the APWA cordially invites you to attend our annual scholarship luncheon in honor of our 2009 Scholarship Recipients. ... Read More

Bring your family,  friends, and colleagues to watch the Kane County Cougars take on the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers. The event will include the baseball game, general parking, all you can eat BBQ, soft drinks and fireworks after the game. We have reserved the Leine Lodge on the Right Field Deck for a Great Time, Rain or Shine. Join us for Family Fun and Networking!When: Friday, June 19, 2009Where: Elfstrom Stadium – off of Kirk Road between F ... Read More

Topped with a series of green roofs, Rush University Medical Center's $575 million facility will be Chicago's first full-service green hospital upon its completion in 2012.  Oak Park's LEED Silver Public Works Center opened in September 2007 and features green design elements such as a green roof, solar thermal hot water, alternative fueling station and energy efficien systems.  Speakers will present how they incorporated Susta ... Read More

Join your colleagues and friends at a luncheon honoring the recipients of the Lake Branch 2009 Scholarship Awards.  Also featured will be a presentation by State Representative Kathy Ryg of the 59th District.  Representative Ryg will offer advice on "How Can the Public Works Community Effectively Communicate It's Needs to the State".  Ryg will also provide an update on the current State Budget situation and insight into other ha ... Read More

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APWA Chicago Chapter has moved the Annual Chapter Golf Outing West to Prairie Landing in West Chicago.The birds are singing, the grass is growing & baseball opening day at US Cellular is right around the corner. It is time to work on your four letter expletives, get your excuses ready and play golf. Sponsorships are available.First come first served --------144 golfers only, absolutely no overflow. Reserve early. Reservations will not be acce ... Read More

ONLINE REGISTRATION IS CLOSED.  PLEASE REGISTER FOR THE 2009 LEADERSHIP BREAKFAST AT THE SHOW !!!!Chicago Metro ChapterAPWA and the Illinois City/County Management Association proudly present the 2009 Leadership Breakfast at the Public Works Week Convention and EXPOThis year's breakfast will feature "The Urgency of Long-Range Planning - Making Tough Decisions about Infrastructure Funding, Growth and our Quality of Life" presented by Randy ... Read More

THE 2009 EXPO ROADEO COMMITTEE IS PROUD TO ANNOUNCE THE AVAILABILITY OFROADEO TEAM APPLICATIONS AND REGISTRATIONI know. Right now, the last you want to think about is spending another minute behind the heel of a snow  plow or end loader. But come May, as the sun melts the last piles of snow on your curbs and begins to warm your pasty skin, you might actually begin to miss the countless hours of quality time you spent with these mechanical mo ... Read More

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The City Branch of the Chicago Metropolitan Chapter APWA cordially Invites you participate in its 17th Annual Golf Outing to benefit the Dr. Emil Nigro Scholarship FundWhen:   Tuesday, May 12, 2009Where: Gleneagles Country Club              Lemont, ILDonation: $125.00 per person or              &nbs ... Read More

The May Meeting of the Southwest Branch will feature an enlightening and information presentation from Wind Energy Experts in the  small wind industry to further your green initiatives, producing clean wind energy and cut costs.  Funding information provided from the government agency Illinois Department of Commerce and Economic DevelopmentAPWA members and non-members are both invited  to attend this open meeting.  Regist ... Read More

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The Chicago Metro Chapter of APWA is offering a workshop in conjunction with Hill’N’Ash, Inc., focusing on non-verbal communication methods. In today’s world, the importance of reading body language and non-verbal communication cannot be understated.  Relying on the spoken word is not adequate. The art of interpreting body language and non-verbal communication is important for those who work others.  Deciphering non-verbal messages ... Read More

We are all doing more, in our professional careers as well as at home.  The administrative and support team members are the foundation “backbone” to any organization.  Communication is one of the key elements in providing support to our internal as well as external customers.    When a colleague, your manager, your spouse or your child talks to you, do you really listen?  Have you ever felt unheard yourself?  Un ... Read More

Details to be provided soon.Meeting Agenda1.  Call to Order2.  Self-Introductions3.  Lunch4.  Presentation5.  Raffle6.  Upcoming Items/Events of Importance7.  Adjournment ... Read More

Chicago Metro Chapter APWA and Nancy Moran & Associates PresentTHE PATH TO SUCCESS - CELEBRATE ADMINISTRATIVE PROFESSIONALS WEEKMost administrative and support staff are the backbone of any organization. Today’s office professionals do more than type and file. To be successful, these valuable employees need to be inspired, motivated, and energized, optimistic  – and appreciated.  This year, celebrate Administrative Professionals’ We ... Read More

The Lake Branch of The Chicago Metro Chapter APWA invites you to join us for a discussion centering around this year’s snow and ice issues an what lies ahead for our area Breakfast (included)Summary of this past year’s Salt Issues: Mark DeVries – McHenry County DOTBenefits of using a Weather ServiceLCDOT Operations and its evolution30 Minute Tours (3)Types of snow plows and deicing equipment available: reversible, wings, unde ... Read More

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The Suburban Branch of Chicago Metro APWA is hosting their annual Engineering Series on Thursday, April 9, 2009. Potential Topics of discussion include the new DuPage County BMP Ordinance, Concrete Pavement Rehabilitation Techniques, GIS Use and Instruction and Municipal/Locat Water Rates.  6 PDH hours will be granted for attendance. When:  Thursday, April 9, 2009           &nb ... Read More

The City Branch Invites you to attend their annual Award Luncheon Meeting  When:  Monday, April 6, 2009Where:  Athena RestaurantCost:  $30.00 at the door            Make checks payable to APWA City BranchOnline registration by credit card is available. ... Read More

Booth Members and non-members of APWA are encouraged to attend this open meeting that will focus on the Illinois Public Works Mutual Aid Network.  Presenters, Larry Lux and Tony Torres will will explain the mission of IPWMAN and it's role within the state.Registration is encouraged, but not mandatory. ... Read More

Nancy Moran & Associates, in conjunction with the Chicago Chapter of APWA is offering a workshop focusing on Management, Leadership and Supervisory Skills.  Whether you’re an experienced, new or future manager, leader or supervisor, this seminar will provide you with practical new strategies on how to effectively manage in today’s work environment. It will enhance individual and team performance by improving communication, reducing confl ... Read More

2009 Chicago Metro ChapterAwards LuncheonThe Chicago Metropolitan Chapter RecognizesThe Best of the Best in Public WorksWhen:  Thursday, March 19, 2009Where: Medinah Banquets550 Shriners DriveAddison, ILMenu Selections:Chicken DivanRoast Sirloin of BeefVegetarianCost:$35.00 per member (limit of 10 per member)$45.00 per non-member (no limit)Table reservations must be for a minimum of 10 including the award winner.  Please ... Read More

Grab Your Bowling Ball and Join us for “BowlAPWAlooza” Come bowl away your winter blues at the Chapter’s first annual BowlAPWAlooza”.  This bowling event is open to everyone, including family, friends and co-workers.  The afternoon includes two hours of cosmic bowling, a branch tournament, pizza and soda.  When:  Sunday, March 15, 2009, 1:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. Where: Brunswick Zone, 21080 North Rand Road, Deer Pa ... Read More

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Despite the high level of service at the state, county, municipal and township level, winter weather still presents many challenges to Chicago area motorists and commercial drivers. SafeLane, an anti-icing surface overlay system, is a new tool that IDOT and the City of Chicago are using to help reduce ice or frost formation on some high profile area bridges.  Tom Donnelly will discuss how Cargill has commercialized SafeLane from its dev ... Read More

The Suburban and Fox Valley Branches PresentHow the Current Events in Washington and Springfield Impact DuPage County's Infrastructure NeedsPresented by:  Mr. Bob Schillerstrom, Chairman of the DuPage County BoardDate:  Tuesday, February 24, 2009            Location:  Oak Meadows Golf and Banquet FacilityMenu:   Green Salad        ... Read More

The Chicago Metro Chapter of APWA in conjuntion with the Illinois Society of Professional Engineers has announced they are sponsoring the 2009 MATHCOUNTS competition and are asking for volunteers on Saturday, February 21 to help make the event a big success. Volunteers are needed to help with Set-up, Registration, Testing, etc. MATH COUNTS was developed as a positive and rewarding solution to reversing the current problem of math illiteracy and a ... Read More

 Chicago Metro Chapter ofAmerican Public Works Association Presents  Legal Considerations Relating to the Design and Construction of Public Improvements Every year new construction projects are designed, bid, let and constructed. Learn the importance of proper specifications and using the correct documents to protect your project from the unexpected. Not everyone is lucky to work with the ideal contractor. Learn the power ... Read More